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Category: Competition Shooting

From the GSSF Glock matches to the exciting courses of the USPSA and IDPA, competitors sometimes find the world of competition shooting challenging to navigate. If you’ve got what it takes to complete, then we’ve got the competition shooting guides to get you there. Are you looking to get into a local 3 Gun Match? We’ve got a guide for that as well! So grab your pistol, shotgun, or rifle, and check out one of the articles below.

 

On your way to a Cowboy Action Stage? Do you need a quick guide to get you started? Yee-Haw partner! We’ve got you covered. We’ll help you choose your leather rig, as well as set up your guns and even pick your cowboy name. Plan ahead and start smart with our easy-to-use guide.

 

If you’re headed to shoot at a competition, you need to be sure you have the right ammo for the event. Our competition ammo guide makes it easy to be sure you have ammo that matches the required power factor to compete. Be sure to check out our competition shooting guides and share the information with your friends and fellow competitors if you find it helpful.

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Choosing A Competition Pistol

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick Choosing a pistol for competition shooting is an adventure. It takes time to find out which division you enjoy shooting in. You’ll also need to pick a gun set up to be competitive in it. The journey of choosing a pistol is a process you want to be patient in. As […]

Choosing A Competition Rifle

Choosing A Competition Rifle

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick Choosing a rifle for competition is a fun opportunity to figure out what you like. You can build something custom or upgrade an existing stock rifle. It all starts with choosing the competition(s) that you want to participate in. Plan to try as many competitions as possible, and customize the gun […]

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Choosing A Competition Shotgun

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick Choosing a shotgun for competition is a process that only you can make the final decision on. It takes small tweaks and adjustments to fit a shotgun to your face, eyesight, and grip before you’re ready to compete. You should also enjoy the shotgun you’re shooting and be able to manage […]

SCSA Steel Challenge Guide

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick The best introduction to the competitive shooting world is an SCSA Steel Challenge Match. No matter your age, gender, height, athletic ability, this sport is for everyone. The best part about shooting a steel challenge match is the variety of divisions and the low barrier to entry. Just about any pistol, […]

Must Have AR-15 Accessories

Must Have AR-15 Accessories

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick So you’ve purchased a new AR-15, or at the very least, you’ve been window shopping. Buying your first rifle can be exciting, but there are still several factors to consider. What you may not know is which must have AR-15 accessories you need to customize your rifle to you. Upgrading a […]